Monty Sarhan

Who is Monty Sarhan?

Monty Sarhan is the Executive Vice President of Programming of Epix, a U.S. premium television network. He oversees the network's programming, acquisitions, and scheduling teams and is responsible for the network's short- and long-term programming strategy. Part of the initial team that launched EPIX in 2009, Sarhan was previously the Senior Vice President in charge of all business affairs for the network. In that capacity, he worked on distribution, digital strategy, business development, programming and film acquisitions, and production deals for the network. He also negotiated key agreements that allowed EPIX to become the first premium network to offer subscribers access on Android devices, Roku, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PLAYSTATION.

Sarhan left EPIX briefly to serve as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of WWE, a publicly traded entertainment company, before returning to lead EPIX's programming acquisitions.

Prior to joining EPIX, Sarhan worked at Viacom Media Networks, a division of Viacom, where he handled a variety of transactions, including handling console and online gaming for the MTV Games group and Viacom's then-subsidiary Harmonix Music Systems. He was part of the team that launched the hugely successful Rock Band video game franchise.